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Downes v. Bidwell

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

1901 Supreme Court case that ruled inhabitants of newly acquired U.S. territories were not automatically granted citizenship, allowing Congress to determine their status based on race, customs, and other factors.

AP course connection

Topic 7.2: 7.2 Imperialism: Debates

Unit 7

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